Burg Lobenhausen, castle
Burg Lobenhausen is a castle ruin atop a hilltop near Kirchberg an der Jagst, with stone walls and foundation remnants still visible today. A small romanesque chapel with an apse and tower stands nearby, integrated into what was once a unified defensive structure.
The castle was founded around 1085 by the counts of Lobenhausen and ruled the region until the 14th century. It suffered damage during the peasant uprising of 1525 but was finally abandoned after destruction in the Thirty Years War around 1645, leading to its decline.
The name Lobenhausen comes from the counts who ruled here, and their heritage remains woven into the local identity. The chapel dedicated to Saint John served as a place for important ceremonies, showing how religious and noble life were closely intertwined in this region.
The ruin sits on a hill north of Lobenhausen, accessible via Burgweg, a small road leading uphill. The location offers good views of the surrounding countryside and is easy to explore on foot, though no facilities are available at the site itself.
Stones from the old castle walls were later incorporated into nearby farmhouses, showing how locals repurposed the ruin for practical needs. This reuse of medieval stone is a striking example of how history became woven into everyday rural life.
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